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 Christianity Etc › Re: Rhapsody Of Realities: A Daily Devotional by Gombs(m): 5:12am On Jan 17, 2016 |
Light And Example - Sunday, January 17th Pastor Chris As thou hast sent me into the world, even so have I also sent them into the world. And for their sakes I sanctify myself, that they also might be sanctified through the truth (John 17:18-19). The Lord Jesus talking to His disciples, said, "Ye are the light of the world..." (Matthew 5:14). This is who we are; we're the light of the world, and you know what? Light gives direction. So, as Christians, we're not supposed to live like the rest of the world. We must live and lead as light. Paul said to Timothy, "...be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity" (1 Timothy 4:12). There're certain things you must not, and shouldn't do, because you're the epistle of Christ; you're the light to give direction. Thus, you must sanctify yourself. For the sake of the disciples, Jesus separated Himself from worldliness. He sanctified Himself. He did it for their sakes. We read it in our theme scripture. God expects you to sanctify yourself for the sake of the unbelievers around you. He expects you to separate yourself from anything and everything that doesn't glorify Christ. Jesus said, "Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven" (Matthew 5:16). In your place of work, let your light shine. If you're a student, be a burning and a shining light in your school. If you're into business, politics, or sports, let your light shine so brightly that men may see your good works, and be provoked to righteousness. Let the Christ-life reflect in, and from you. It should be your goal; think, talk, and act like Jesus. Wherever you are, and whatever you do, be an example. Be a bright and shining light. Bring glory to the Name of the Lord, for that's what your life is for. Prayer... Thank you heavenly Father, for your Spirit that's at work in me, both to will and to do of your good pleasure. Your love fills my heart. I set my affection on you alone, to love and honour you continually; my life is for your glory today and always, in Jesus' Name. Amen. Further Study: 1 John 2:15-16 Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. 16 For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world. Titus 2:11-13 For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men, 12 Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world; 13 Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ; Daily Scripture Reading 1-Year Bible Reading Plan: Matthew 12:22-50, Genesis 40-41 2-Year Bible Reading Plan: Acts 10:1-8, Job 5-6 1 Like 1 Share |
| Christianity Etc › Re: Rhapsody Of Realities: A Daily Devotional by Gombs(m): 5:01am On Jan 16, 2016 |
Inherent Greatness! - Saturday, January 16th . Pastor Chris And if ye be Christ's, then are ye Abraham's seed, and heirs according to the promise (Galatians 3:29). I'll always be successful, because Christ lives in me, and I'm the seed of Abraham. This should be your mindset also. You've been fashioned to be a success in life. You're excellent, and God expects you to do excellent things. But beyond excellence, you're also great. There're three ways you become great: one is to be born great; another is to achieve greatness; and the third way is to have greatness conferred on you. Now, Jesus was born great; He achieved greatness, and also had greatness conferred on Him. And the beautiful thing about this is, He bequeathed all of His greatness to us! This is remarkable. We were born great, in Christ Jesus! Therefore, greatness is in you. The things you do ought to be great, because you have inherent greatness! Have the consciousness of who you are in Christ, and constantly walk in the paths God shows you in His Word, for they're paths of greatness. When you were born again, the seed of greatness was planted in your spirit. In Genesis 12:2, God said to Abraham, "And I will make of thee a great nation, and I will bless thee, and make thy name great; and thou shalt be a blessing." God further promised to give the whole world to Abraham, and He did. The Bible says Abraham obeyed God and inherited the promise. But the promise wasn't only to Abraham; it was to Abraham and his seed and the Bible says that Jesus Christ is that seed: "Now to Abraham and his seed were the promises made. He saith not, And to seeds, as of many; but as of one, And to thy seed, which is Christ" (Galatians 3:16). Our opening verse says if we belong to Christ, then we're Abraham's seed, and heirs according to the promise. The promise of greatness to Abraham is today our present-hour inheritance in Christ Jesus. Confession... I was born great! I'm ordained for greatness; therefore,I do great things in Christ Jesus! Halleluiah! Further Study: Galatians 3:7-9 Know ye therefore that they which are of faith, the same are the children of Abraham. 8 And the scripture, foreseeing that God would justify the heathen through faith, preached before the gospel unto Abraham, saying, In thee shall all nations be blessed. 9 So then they which be of faith are blessed with faithful Abraham. Genesis 26:13-14 And the man waxed great, and went forward, and grew until he became very great: 14 For he had possession of flocks, and possession of herds, and great store of servants: and the Philistines envied him. Daily Scripture Reading 1-Year Bible Reading Plan: Matthew 12:1-21, Genesis 38-39 2-Year Bible Reading Plan: Acts 9:32-43, Job 3-4 |
| Christianity Etc › Re: Rhapsody Of Realities: A Daily Devotional by Gombs(m): 6:24am On Jan 15, 2016 |
"Look To The Word" - Friday, January 15th, 2016. Pastor Chris Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. (Proverbs 3:5). There're people who choose not to be happy because of certain experiences they've had. And interestingly, they try to make other people victims of their disgruntled state, or blame others for their misfortune. But life isn't that way. No one has the responsibility to make you happy. You're the one to choose to be happy, and enjoy your life, no matter what. The Bible says count it all joy when you go through diverse tests (James 1:2). You have to learn to depend on, and use, the Word. The Word of God provides solution to every problem. Trust the Word. When you have questions in your mind, when you face difficulties, it's the Word you need. When some people face dire situations, they sit somewhere, feeling sorry for themselves and worrying. That doesn't help. When you find yourself in an unpleasant situation, look to the Word; search the Scriptures for answers. What God wants is for the Word to be in your spirit, and produce in you the victory mentality. No wonder He says, "Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom..." (Colossians 3:16). The Word in you will make you what it talks about! Study and meditate on the Word consistently. Listen to messages again and again. Take it in; digest it, and let it become mingled with your spirit! Listen for what the Holy Spirit will tell you to encourage you, or to give you direction. There's no problem that has no solution. Through the Scriptures, you receive light; God's Word has the ability to bring illumination to your spirit and give you insight into reality. Through the Word, you'll find that there's nothing you can't do, and there's nothing you can't have! God's Word is the true light (John 1:9) that reveals who you really are, and your inheritance in Christ; let that light guide you in all things. Prayer... Dear Lord, thank you for the gift of your Word, which is in my heart and in my mouth. You're the glory of my life; and today, I experience the power and influence of your Word in all I do. I'm refreshed and energized for the transcendent life, in Jesus' Name. Amen. Further Study: Isaiah 26:3-4 Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee. 4 Trust ye in the Lord for ever: for in the Lord Jehovah is everlasting strength: 2 Timothy 2:15 Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. Daily Scripture Reading 1-Year Bible Reading Plan: Matthew 11:1-30, Genesis 36-37 2-Year2 Bible Reading Plan: Acts 9:21-31, Job 1-2 1 Like |
| Christianity Etc › Re: Rhapsody Of Realities: A Daily Devotional by Gombs(m): 5:34am On Jan 14, 2016 |
Satan Has Lost His Power! - Thursday, January 14th . Pastor Chris And the seventy returned again with joy, saying, Lord, even the devils are subject unto us through thy name (Luke 10:17). In the Book of Jude, verse 9, there's something very instructive for our learning. It says, "Yet Michael the Archangel, when contending with the devil he disputed about the body of Moses, durst not bring against him a railing accusation, but said, The Lord rebuke thee." This was after Moses died. Michael, the Archangel, came to take his body. However, when he got there, the devil also wanted Moses' body, because he had a right over everyone who died in this world, until Jesus came. Satan had adamic authority, which he got from Adam in the Garden of Eden; thus, he was higher than Michael at the time. So, what did Michael do? He said, "The Lord rebuke thee." He had to speak to Satan in the Name of the Lord, to be able to get the body of Moses. Now, in Matthew 16:19, Jesus said, "And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven." This is a present-hour truth! Satan has been stripped of all power. Jesus said, "...I beheld Satan as lightning fall from heaven" (Luke 10:18). Then in Luke 10:19, He said, "Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you." We have authority over Satan and the cohorts of darkness. They've all been thoroughly and totally defeated, and we're charged to execute judgment against them: "To execute upon them the judgment written: this honour have all his saints. Praise ye the LORD" (Psalm 149:9). Satan has lost his right to this world! You never have to fight or struggle with him! When he shows up, or you perceive that he's stirring trouble around you, cast him out! James 4:7 says, "...Resist the devil, and he will flee from you." How do you resist him? It's with the Word. When you speak the Word, Satan bows: "And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God" (Ephesians 6:17). Confession... The Lord has granted me authority to thread upon serpents and scorpions, and over all the ability of the devil! At the Name of Jesus, every knee bows, and every tongue confesses that Jesus is Lord! I reign over the devil, through my faith-filled declarations! Further Study: Revelation 12:11 And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto the death. 1 John 4:4 Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world. Daily Scripture Reading 1-Year Bible Reading Plan: Matthew 10:24-42,Genesis 34-35 2-Year Bible Reading Plan: Acts 9:10-20, Esther 9-10 2 Likes |
| Christianity Etc › Re: Rhapsody Of Realities: A Daily Devotional by Gombs(m): 5:53am On Jan 13, 2016 |
Reigning In Life - Wednesday, January 13th . Pastor Chris For if by one man's offence death reigned by one; much more they which receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness shall reign in life by one, Jesus Christ (Romans 5:17). Every child of God is a king in this life, and we're called to reign in righteousness. You were born to exercise dominion over Satan and the circumstances of life. You're not a victim, but a victor in Christ Jesus. John knew this about us and declared, "Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world" (1 John 4:4). The greater One lives in you! God has imparted His nature of righteousness to you, and that's what makes you like Him. That nature makes you think, see, and talk, like Him. You've ascended; He's brought you to His level. Our opening verse says, "...they which receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness shall reign in life by one, Jesus Christ." You've received grace to reign over circumstances and walk in dominion over and above Satan and the elements of this world. No matter how dire your situation may seem, it doesn't change your status, because there's no disadvantage for the child of God. There's grace on your life. Recognize it. Someone who isn't born again may say, "I was in such-and-such a situation, and I couldn't find any way out"; but not you! We don't get trapped! The Christian always has the way out! As a matter of fact, he's the way out. You reign through your proclamation of the Word! Whatever comes against you in life, take charge and reign over it, through faith-filled declarations. Confession... As the Lord reigns on high and is clothed with majesty, so do I reign in this life in righteousness! The Lord has clothed and girded me with strength! Indeed, the words of my mouth are firmly established! I walk in perpetual victory, manifesting the glory of God in every place, by the ability of the Spirit! Halleluiah! Further Study: Romans 5:20-21 Moreover the law entered, that the offence might abound. But where sin abounded, grace did much more abound: 21 That as sin hath reigned unto death, even so might grace reign through righteousness unto eternal life by Jesus Christ our Lord. Revelation 5:10 And hast made us unto our God kings and priests: and we shall reign on the earth. Daily Scripture Reading 1-Year Bible Reading Plan: Matthew 10:1-23, Genesis 31-33 2-Year Bible Reading Plan: Acts 9:1-9, Esther 7-8 |
| Christianity Etc › Re: Rhapsody Of Realities: A Daily Devotional by Gombs(m): 8:17am On Jan 12, 2016 |
Your Love For Him Is What Matters - Tuesday, January 12th . Pastor Chris For the love of Christ constraineth us... (2 Corinthians 5:14). Every Christian is called into the ministry of reconciliation. If you're born again, then He's called you. The Bible says, "And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation" (2 Corinthians 5:18). You might say, "But I never heard any voice "calling" me into the ministry." The question is: Do you love Jesus? If you do, then it doesn't matter whether or not you heard a voice. What counts with God is your love for Jesus. Your true and sincere love for Jesus, and what that love motivates you to do for Him, is what really matters. The devil might taunt you and say, "You're not called into ministry; stop wasting your time." But you should tell him, "I'm doing all I'm doing for the Lord, because I love Him!" You responded to love's call when you gave your heart to Christ, and committed yourself to the ministry of the Gospel. You can't love Jesus, follow Him passionately, and not be a success in life. Therefore, let all that you do for Him be because you love Him. Let His love be the compelling force in your life. Your love is the greatest gift you could ever give to Him; that's all you'll need to present before the Father in heaven. I remember listening to a dear preacher many years ago, and she said something in her prayer that touched me so deeply. She said, "Lord Jesus, I have nothing to give you but my love." I thought, "Wow! What could be better?" What else could we give Him but our love! That's what He's asking for. He said, "My son, give thine your heart..." (Proverbs 23:26). Stir up your love for Him always; keep it afire. If you're propelled by your love for the Master, you'll always win; His glory will always be revealed in, and through you. Remember what He said, "...If a man love me, he will keep my words: and my Father will love him, and we will come unto him, and make our abode with him" (John 14:23). Prayer... Blessed Lord Jesus, I deeply appreciate the depth and magnitude of your love for me! I'm propelled by your love in all I do. I'm forever grateful to be the object of your great and eternal love; thank you for the blessing and ability to love you in return. Further Study 1 John 4:19 We love him, because he first loved us. Mark 12:30 And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength: this is the first commandment. Daily Scripture Reading 1-Year Bible Reading Plan: Matthew 9:18-38, Genesis 29-30 2-Year Bible Reading Plan: Acts 8:26-40, Esther 5-6 |
| Christianity Etc › Re: Rhapsody Of Realities: A Daily Devotional by Gombs(m): 8:15am On Jan 12, 2016 |
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| Christianity Etc › Re: That Moment In Church When You Dance Like King David. by Gombs(m): 5:37am On Jan 11, 2016*. Modified: 5:55am On Jan 11, 2016 |
Image123:You said "from ALL bible description" of angels, in a bid to back your stance here "Even angels are not frivolous before God from the bible pictures and portraits despite living with, praising and knowing God far better." You seemed to have ignored the message translation I sent you. How convenient! |
| Christianity Etc › Re: That Moment In Church When You Dance Like King David. by Gombs(m): 5:31am On Jan 11, 2016 |
Image123:So, now, the 'frivolities' is subjected to the youthful? How many GOs are youthful and athletic as David was when he danced that dance? Those that do so are usually some youths, or some attention seeking fella, who have worked liitle or no known miracle, cast out no demon, have no victory in their personal life over anger, prayerlessness, lack of Bible study, money management etc. Just my observations, hope i'm not harsh.How dare you! You're rushing into the error of Lot - seeing by the flesh. Bible says we should know no man after the flesh. As David danced, how many demons did he cast... And other vituperation of yours above? i hardly see any other Bible character involved in this reckless abandon, perhaps they do not have enough of the spirit like we posit; Jesus, Peter, Paul, Elijah, Jeremiah, Moses etc.These guys did 'crazier' things when fill with the Spirit, David's case was expressed with dance. For example, Jesus just like that o... Started screaming out a message... Peter? The same guy who betrayed Jesus, go read what the Spirit did with him, Paul? Elijah? These all had their own manifestation. i do not really need to lecture you on what really and usually happens when the real Spirit takes over. No scipture suggests that David's dance was BECAUSE of any spirit taking over, you are rehashing the thoughts of a popular chorus not scripture.Yet, God was angry with David's wife... Remind me why? Remind me what David's answer to her was! i've never seen an angel i guess, at least not a dancing oneYou need renew your mind o... Lustful dance! What is Lustful about Shakiti Bobo, skelewu, shoki, alanta, etc? Because they were used in secular music videos. When we brought cultural dance into dance to the Lord, you seemed to see nothing wrong with it, to you, it was moderate... Have you seen the ijaw female dance? Or that of the efiks? The way they shake it, you'd not believe... But for some reason you don't term these dance Lustful, because it wasn't used in clubs and prostitutes don't use them. Ok, can you give me example of non Lustful dance we can use? A video perhaps? |
| Christianity Etc › Re: Rhapsody Of Realities: A Daily Devotional by Gombs(m): 4:56am On Jan 11, 2016 |
Be Concerned About Orphans - Monday, January 11th . I won't leave you like orphans. I will come back to you (John 14:18 CEV). In Christ Jesus, we have an indwelling comforter. He didn't leave us as orphans. In other words, He didn't leave us without a Father, or guide; He didn't leave us helpless: "And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you forever" (John 14:16). The Greek rendering for the phrase "another comforter" is "allon parakleton," which means another one of the same kind that's called to go together with, and walk alongside. When a child loses his father or mother, and especially both parents, that child is like a wanderer in the desert, without a guide and a helper. He's as one lost in the sea of life without somebody to ask pertinent questions, and provide answers about life and the future. He's left comfortless. This is why it's so important to pray for children, especially the bereaved ones, and be willing always to help them. Remember, every child is your child. You don't have to be an orphan before you're touched with the feeling of their infirmity. Become concerned enough to lend a helping hand. It's my prayer that the Lord will empower you and enable you to help needy children this year, more than ever before. Yes, you'll do it! Even if it's only one person you're able to help, do it, for it's worth it. The day you'll stand before the Master. He'll reward you for this noble work. Remember His words: "And whosoever shall give to drink unto one of these little ones a cup of cold water only in the name of a disciple, verily I say unto you, he shall in no wise lose his reward" (Matthew 10:42). Prayer... Dear Father, I rejoice in you for the opportunity to intercede and help children, especially the orphans. I pray that your comfort, grace, and wisdom mantle their hearts, and that they live out your dreams of a prosperous, victorious, glorious and excellent future that you've planned for them, in Jesus' Name. Amen. Further Study: Psalm 127:3-5 Lo, children are an heritage of the Lord: and the fruit of the womb is his reward. 4 As arrows are in the hand of a mighty man; so are children of the youth. 5 Happy is the man that hath his quiver full of them: they shall not be ashamed, but they shall speak with the enemies in the gate. Proverbs 22:6 Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it. Psalm 82:3-4 Defend the poor and fatherless: do justice to the afflicted and needy. 4 Deliver the poor and needy: rid them out of the hand of the wicked. Daily Scripture Reading 1-Year Bible Reading Plan: Matthew 8:28-9:1-17, Genesis 27-28 2-Year Bible Reading Plan: Acts 8:14-25, Esther 3-4 1 Like |
| Christianity Etc › Re: That Moment In Church When You Dance Like King David. by Gombs(m): 7:13am On Jan 10, 2016 |
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| Christianity Etc › Re: That Moment In Church When You Dance Like King David. by Gombs(m): 6:53am On Jan 10, 2016 |
Image123:Furnish me with some examples. Thanks |
| Christianity Etc › Re: That Moment In Church When You Dance Like King David. by Gombs(m): 6:50am On Jan 10, 2016 |
missingrib:Be it shoki, galala, etighi etc... What matters is the heart... Even if the dance is out of rhythm... The heart is what counts. Who told you praises works faster than prayers? Praises get you the attention of heaven in a faster pace, and will never, I repeat, will never work faster than prayer. Why do you think bible kept saying "pray without ceasing" "men ought to always pray and not to faint" etc Happy new year! 1 Like |
| Christianity Etc › Re: That Moment In Church When You Dance Like King David. by Gombs(m): 6:45am On Jan 10, 2016*. Modified: 7:09am On Jan 10, 2016 |
Image123:I'm so awed at this submission. When the spirit takes over you... You'd dance with reckless abandon...to your father, not to the admiration, support or opposition of men. David danced... Bible said like a mad man, what form of reverence were you even talking about? You, from the above writ about angels, makes me certain you have no idea about them, their operations.. Neither have you seen one. When the Bible says angels REJOICE before the Father when a soul is won... What did you think Jesus meant? The angels will all stand, and probably bow and then shout with joy (all in reverence) ... That's all? No, sir... They dance... In fact they do better owambe! Luke 15 Msg The Story of the Lost Coin 8-10"Or imagine a woman who has ten coins and loses one. Won't she light a lamp and scour the house, looking in every nook and cranny until she finds it? And when she finds it you can be sure she'll call her friends and neighbors: 'Celebrate with me! I found my lost coin!' Count on it—that's the kind of party God's angels throw every time one lost soul turns to God." 1 Like |
| Christianity Etc › Re: That Moment In Church When You Dance Like King David. by Gombs(m): 6:38am On Jan 10, 2016 |
vooks:I'm here... Following. Is image123's account hacked? |
| Christianity Etc › Re: Rhapsody Of Realities: A Daily Devotional by Gombs(m): 6:31am On Jan 10, 2016 |
Grow Up And Be In Charge - Sunday, January 10th . Pastor Chris Now I say, That the heir, as long as he is a child, differeth nothing from a servant, though he be lord of all; But is under tutors and governors until the time appointed of the father (Galatians 4:1-2). Notice that the scripture above doesn't say, "That the heir, when he is a child;" rather, it says, "...the heir, as long as he is a child...." The reference isn't to an infant, in terms of age. The Apostle Paul is dealing with maturity here. The word "child" is translated from the Greek "népios," which means someone who's a child mentally and spiritually; a child in understanding, in wisdom and most importantly, in communication; one who doesn't communicate rightly. Secondly, the word translated "servant" means "slave." Thus, an heir, as long as he's a "népios" (immature), he's not different from a slave, though he owns the entire inheritance. He'll be buffeted by the crises and adversities of life until he comes to maturity, and learns to exercise dominion over circumstances and negative forces of life. Yes, the Lord Jesus has saved us and made us one with Himself. He's made us associates of the God-kind! He brought us out of darkness, into His marvelous light. We're heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ (Romans 8:17). However, until and unless these and other results of His vicarious sacrifice on your behalf become your present-hour consciousness, you'll live as a victim in life. Galatians 4:3 says, "Even so we, when we were children, were in bondage under the elements of the world." How sad! This only happens to the "népios." God's will for you is to live triumphantly every day by His Word, through the power of the Holy Spirit. No wonder He says, "...grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ..." (2 Peter 3:18). He wants you to come up to maturity so you can tame circumstances and exercise dominion over Satan, sickness, defeat, sin, poverty, and all the works of darkness. He wants you to control your life and circumstances, through His Word; that's His will and grace for your life. So, grow up, be in charge, and in control! Prayer... Dear Father, I thank you for teaching, equipping, strengthening and training me in righteousness to live in victory and dominion over the elements of this world, in Jesus' Name. Amen. Further Study: Ephesians 4:11-14 And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; 12 For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ: 13 Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ: 14 That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive; Galatians 4:6-7 And because ye are sons, God hath sent forth the Spirit of his Son into your hearts, crying, Abba, Father. 7 Wherefore thou art no more a servant, but a son; and if a son, then an heir of God through Christ. Daily Scripture Reading 1-Year Bible Reading Plan: Matthew 8:1-27, Genesis 25-26 2-Year Bible Reading Plan: Acts 8:1-13, Esther1-2 |
| Christianity Etc › Re: CONGRATULATIONS To Pastor Joe Agbaje by Gombs(m): 4:23pm On Jan 09, 2016*. Modified: 6:57am On Jan 29, 2016 |
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| Christianity Etc › Re: Rhapsody Of Realities: A Daily Devotional by Gombs(m): 5:35am On Jan 09, 2016 |
advocates:Thank you so much. God bless you abundantly too. 1 Like |
| Christianity Etc › Re: Rhapsody Of Realities: A Daily Devotional by Gombs(m): 5:34am On Jan 09, 2016 |
Raised With A New Kind Of Life - Saturday, January 9th . Pastor Chris Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life (Romans 6:4). There're many who think that all Jesus came to do was to save us from sin; but that's just one side of the story. Yes, He saved us from our sins, but He did that for a purpose: so He could make us sons of God. His ultimate aim was to give us a new life, the God-life! It wasn't just to save us from our sins. Saving us from our sins was a means to an end. Understand this: When He hung on the cross, and was crucified, you were in Him, because He did it for all men; He was made sin for us; He took our place. That's the legality of redemption. Even though you hadn't been born at the time He died, you were in Him. The same goes for all those who were born before He came—He was the representative of all men. When He died and was buried, in the mind of God, we all died and were buried in Him. And that was the end of sin. Our sin was buried with Him. However, that wasn't the end of His substitutionary work. On the third day, God raised Him from the dead. And when He raised Jesus from the dead, we were also raised together with Him into a newness of life. Remember, our sins were buried with Him. Our past with all the failures, weaknesses, and defeat were buried with Him. Now, you have a new life in Christ Jesus; not a continuation of your old life. You're a new creation now, superior to the devil, the world, and its systems. Prayer... Dear Father, thank you for separating me from the destruction that ruins men's lives and the judgment that works in the lives of men, having been identified with Christ in His death, burial and resurrection. Now I walk in the newness of life, in Jesus' Name. Amen. Further Study: 2 Corinthians 5:21 For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him. Ephesians 4:24 And that ye put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness. Romans 6:5 For if we have been planted together in the likeness of his death, we shall be also in the likeness of his resurrection: Daily Scripture Reading 1-Year Bible Reading Plan: Matthew 7:7-29, Genesis 23-24 2-Year Bible Reading Plan: Acts 7:54-60, Nehemiah 13 |
| Christianity Etc › Re: Rhapsody Of Realities: A Daily Devotional by Gombs(m): 5:16am On Jan 08, 2016 |
Free From Accusation! - Friday, January 8th . Pastor Chris And you, that were sometime alienated and enemies in your mind by wicked works, yet now hath he reconciled In the body of his flesh through death, to present you holy and unblameable and unreproveable in his sight (Colossians 1:21-22). Jesus saved us, and our opening text shows us what He's made us. He's reconciled you in the body of His flesh through death, to present you holy, unblameable, and unreproveable in God's sight. This isn't something God is trying to do, or going to do; He's already done it through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. So, this isn't a promise; it's a statement of fact. You've been reconciled with the Father, and the latter part of the opening scripture clearly reveals to us the reason for the reconciliation: to present you holy, blameless and above reproach in God's sight. It doesn't matter what anybody thinks about you! God says you're holy, faultless and irreproachable. This is who you are to Him. This is how He's presented you to Himself in Christ Jesus—holy, and free of all accusations. This is where our audacity of faith comes from. This is the reason we're bold to make demands in His Name, decree a thing and have it established. It's because our righteousness is of Him! It isn't because of what you did or didn't do; no! It's because of what Jesus did. Romans 5:17 says, "For if by one man's offence death reigned by one; much more they which receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness shall reign in life by one, Jesus Christ." Stand before the mirror of God—His Word—and see that you're faultless! Look into the Word and see that you're justified, unimpeachable and free from condemnation! Perhaps you're reading this and you're thinking, "This can't apply to me. I've been wicked and injurious to others. I've done a lot of evil things!" Don't look at what you've done. Look at what He's done and who He's made you, and say "Yes" to Him! Embrace His righteousness, and begin to see yourself differently on the basis of this new information. His love is bigger, greater, and more powerful than the worst sin. You're valuable to Him, and He loves you dearly. Prayer... Dear Father, thank you for imputing your righteousness in me, with which I boldly stand before you without guilt, condemnation, inferiority or blame, but as your righteousness, and as a son with an inextricable oneness with you. I thank you Father, for this awesome privilege, in Jesus' Name. Amen. Further Study: Romans 8:1-2 There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit. 2 For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the law of sin and death. Romans 8:33-39 Who shall lay any thing to the charge of God's elect? It is God that justifieth. 34 Who is he that condemneth? It is Christ that died, yea rather, that is risen again, who is even at the right hand of God, who also maketh intercession for us. 35 Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or unclothedness, or peril, or sword? 36 As it is written, For thy sake we are killed all the day long; we are accounted as sheep for the slaughter. 37 Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us. 38 For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, 39 Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. Daily Scripture Reading 1-Year Bible Reading Plan: Matthew 6:19-7:6, Genesis 20-22 2-Year Bible Reading Plan: Acts 7:43-53, Nehemiah 12 |
| Christianity Etc › Re: Rhapsody Of Realities: A Daily Devotional by Gombs(m): 5:32am On Jan 07, 2016 |
Jesus—The Complete Embodiment Of Deity! - Thursday, January 7th. Pastor Chris Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature: For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him (Colossians 1:15-16). How awesome and inspiring this is! Christ Jesus is the image of the invisible God. Now, that word "image" is the Greek "eikon," which is translated 'icon" in English. Think about a computer or a mobile device, for example. You may not see the application in the system, but you see the icon—a quickly comprehensible symbol—that helps to easily navigate that computer system or mobile device as you click on it. Colossians 1:15 tells us that Jesus "...is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature"; that means He's the outward expression of the invisible God. To see Jesus, is to see God. In John 14:8-9, when Philip asked, "...Lord, shew us the Father, and it sufficeth us," Jesus responded, "...he that hath seen me hath seen the Father; and how sayest thou then, Shew us the Father?" Jesus is the perfect image and replica of the Godhead. He's the express image of the Father's person. The Father joyfully appointed Him to be the heir of all things, including His throne. The Bible says it pleased the Father, that in Him (Jesus) should all fullness dwell (Colossians 1:19). Then Colossians 2:9 lets us know that in Him (Jesus) dwells the fullness of the Godhead bodily. So, if you've seen Jesus, you've seen the Father. Glory to God! He said in John 10:30, "I and my Father are one." When He said this, the Jews, not knowing who He was, said He blasphemed and they attempted to stone Him to death: "Then the Jews took up stones again to stone him. Jesus answered them, Many good works have I shewed you from my Father; for which of those works do ye stone me? The Jews answered him, saying, For a good work we stone thee not; but for blasphemy; and because that thou, being a man, makest thyself God" (John 10:31-33). They understood the implication of what He said. Jesus is one with the Father; He's the complete embodiment of Deity. Prayer... Dear Father, thank you for your life and nature of righteousness that's been imparted into my spirit. This gives me the ability to think, act, and live as the effulgence of your glory and your perfect representation, because as Jesus is, so am I. I've been initiated into the same kind of life; I have His character, and the same essence of divinity, having become one with Him. Halleluiah! Further Study: Colossians 2:9-10 For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily. 10 And ye are complete in him, which is the head of all principality and power: 1 John 4:17 Herein is our love made perfect, that we may have boldness in the day of judgment: because as he is, so are we in this world. Daily Scripture Reading 1-Year Bible Reading Plan: Matthew 6;1-18, Genesis 18-19 2-Year Bible Reading Plan: Acts 7:33-42, Nehemiah 11 1 Like |
| Christianity Etc › Re: Rhapsody Of Realities: A Daily Devotional by Gombs(m): 5:12am On Jan 06, 2016 |
Trust The Lord And Stay Focused - Wednesday, January 6th . Commit to the LORD whatever you do, and your plans will succeed (Proverbs 16:3 NIV). In setting new goals, and in your plan to create new levels of prosperity and growth, stay focused on the Word. Pray and meditate on the Word. Set definite times of fellowship with the Spirit. Every now and then, speak in tongues and talk to the Lord about your goals, and He'll make sure you achieve them. Psalm 37:5 says, "Commit thy way unto the Lord; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass." Isaiah 26:3 says, "Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee." The phrase translated "perfect peace" in the verse above implies peace with prosperity. It says, "thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee...." You must stay your mind on the Lord. Take your mind away from the news and information that cause fear, depression, and distractions, and stay your mind on the Lord and His eternal Word. Discipline your mind in one direction—the direction of God's Word—and you'd have good success, prosperity with peace. Joshua 1:8 says, "This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success." Keeping your mind focused on the Lord and His Word guarantees you a life of true success. You might ask, "What's the connection between my mind and my prosperity?" You see, your mind is where God seeks to work. If He can get a hold of your mind, you can become as healthy, prosperous, and successful as He wants you to be. Your mind is the doorway to your spirit, and out of your spirit are the issues of life. No matter how financially down and out, in debt, sick or afflicted someone might be, if the Word of God can get into that person's system, things will change in a moment of time. God's Word is God's recipe for divine health, wealth, and the glorious life. Trust the Lord and stay focused on His Word. Prayer... Thank you precious Father, for your Word to me today! My mind is focused on the Word, and I refuse to be distracted. Therefore, victory, success, prosperity and divine health are evident in my life because I've given myself wholly to the Word, in Jesus' Name. Amen. Further Study: Hebrews 12:2 Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God. Jeremiah 17:7-8 Blessed is the man that trusteth in the Lord, and whose hope the Lord is. 8 For he shall be as a tree planted by the waters, and that spreadeth out her roots by the river, and shall not see when heat cometh, but her leaf shall be green; and shall not be careful in the year of drought, neither shall cease from yielding fruit. Daily Scripture Reading 1-Year Bible Reading Plan: Matthew 5:21-48, Genesis 15-17 2-Year Bible Reading Plan: Acts 7:22-32, Nehemiah 10 1 Like |
| Christianity Etc › Re: Rhapsody Of Realities: A Daily Devotional by Gombs(m): 5:30am On Jan 05, 2016 |
Prepare Their Hearts In Prayer - Tuesday, January 5th . Pastor Chris And Jacob was left alone; and there wrestled a man with him until the breaking of the day (Genesis 32:24). The message of the Gospel that's been committed to our trust is a pearl of great price. Therefore, we must see to it that it produces the desired impact and transforms the lives of those we minister to, by preparing their hearts to receive the Word; otherwise, the Word you share with them could be of non-effect. The Gospel we've been commissioned to preach and teach is the only hope and power for the salvation of mankind. Therefore, the right prayer is very important for that message to transform lives. You have to travail in prayer; a form of agony of soul. In Luke 22:44, Jesus prayed that way: "And being in an agony he prayed more earnestly: and his sweat was as it were great drops of blood falling down to the ground." The English word translated "agony" is the Greek "agonia", which means struggle, as to fight; like you're contending with someone for something. It's a wrestle, a fight of faith, a contention for the souls of men. In this kind of prayer, you're literally trying to seize those lives from the stranglehold of Satan. Take for example, the case of a Christian who has become carnal, and doesn't take spiritual activities seriously. You'd have to "agonize" and travail in prayer for him so he could become spiritual and passionate about the things of the Spirit. He may have been out of Church, but you've decided to go share the Word with him, to strengthen and inspire him. Howbeit, you must first prepare his heart through this kind of prevailing prayer. Otherwise, he may listen to everything you have to say, and remain the same. But you don't want it that way! You want a change. Therefore, agonize for his soul, pleading with tears in your heart on his behalf to God, that He would grant him repentance unto the acknowledging of the truth. As you do this, the Spirit of God will move on his heart, and grace will be released on his behalf for a change. Prayer ... Dear Father, I thank you for the power of prevailing prayers over those whom you've given me a responsibility to reach with the Gospel. I'm stirred today with renewed commitment, vigour and passion. I declare that the light of your glorious Gospel shines in their hearts, dispelling darkness, in Jesus' Name. Amen. Further Study: 2 Corinthians 5:18 And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation; Jeremiah 29:7 NIV Also, seek the peace and prosperity of the city to which I have carried you into exile. Pray to the Lord for it, because if it prospers, you too will prosper.” Hebrews 4:15-16 For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin. 16 Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need. Daily Scripture Reading 1-Year Bible Reading Plan: Matthew 5:1-20, Genesis 12-14 2-Year Bible Reading Plan: Acts 7:12-21,Nehemiah 9 |
| Christianity Etc › Re: Rhapsody Of Realities: A Daily Devotional by Gombs(m): 6:18am On Jan 04, 2016 |
Look To Him! - Monday, January 4th . Pastor Chris I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. My help cometh from the LORD, which made heaven and earth (Psalm 121:1-2). How important it is for us to take our eyes and attention away from ourselves—who we are, what we've done, where we've been, what we've got—and look to the Lord! It brings to mind the story of Abraham, a very important experience he had with the Lord. In Genesis 15:1, God said to him, "Fear not...I am thy shield, and thy exceeding great reward." Nevertheless, Abraham complained, "Lord GOD..., what wilt thou give me, seeing I go childless... Behold, to me thou hast given no seed..." (Genesis 15:2-3). God had promised him a son before now, but Abraham was still struggling to believe. God then took Him out and said, "Look now toward heaven..., and tell the stars, if thou be able to number them: and He said unto him, So shall thy seed be. And he believed in the Lord; and He counted it to him for righteousness" (Genesis 15:5-6). With this, Abraham saw his offspring as innumerable as the stars in the sky, and he believed! Afterwards, Isaac was born. God had to help Abraham's vision; He got him to look in the right direction and set his focus in the right place. The Lord helped him look away from his age and circumstances, toward heaven. Don't look into your house, or your bank account to find what you have. Don't say, "I'm so broke; there're so many things I want to do, but there's no money." No! Look to Jesus, the author and finisher of your faith. Look toward heaven, from where your help comes. This is one of the benefits of prayer. In the place of prayer, we can really focus our attention on the Lord. When I pray, I don't see the impossibilities, limitation, or the problems. I only see the Lord, His blessings, greatness, and miracles! That's what happens each time you set your focus on Him—in prayer, meditation on the Word, and the Spirit: You see and experience the miraculous! So, refuse to be anxious about who's going to help you! Look toward heaven! Lift up your eyes to the hills; your help comes from the Lord, the maker of heaven and earth. Glory to His Name forever! Prayer... Dear Father, I thank you for bringing me into a place of excellence, success, victory, and abundance. I'm inspired by your Word to think the right thoughts, speak the right words and receive the results of the Word in my life today, in Jesus' Name. Amen. Further Study: Isaiah 26:3 Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee. Philippians 4:6-7 Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. 7 And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Hebrews 12:2 Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God. Daily Scripture Reading 1-Year Bible Reading Plan: Matthew 4, Genesis 9-11 2-Year Bible Reading Plan: Acts 7:1-11, Nehemiah 7-8 1 Like |
| Christianity Etc › Re: Rhapsody Of Realities: World's Most Translated Book After The Bible- Wikipedia by Gombs(op): 2:54pm On Jan 03, 2016 |
| Christianity Etc › Re: Rhapsody Of Realities: World's Most Translated Book After The Bible- Wikipedia by Gombs(op): 2:47pm On Jan 03, 2016 |
Annunaki:You wish! A well coordinated network of translators.. Holy Spirit filled men and women. I have a friend, she translates to German/Austrian... She's a nairalander sef... and Yeah, they're all volunteers. They meet with Pastor Chris once a year... He turbo charges them for the next level of work! You really have no idea how coordinated and organised pastor Chris is. Ehen, you don chop? |
| Christianity Etc › Re: Rhapsody Of Realities: World's Most Translated Book After The Bible- Wikipedia by Gombs(op): 2:43pm On Jan 03, 2016 |
Annunaki:I wonder who that is! Stop insulting folks... I wonder why vooks put up someone's pic here.. Who's Amos Jack? See why vooks tire the patience out of me? Meanwhile... Let's stick to the OP... Forget the frivolities of vooks. .. Just for the record, I'm way cuter than that pic... And yes, I shave clean like Pastor Chris, low cut... And I use Samsung device. |
| Christianity Etc › Re: Rhapsody Of Realities: World's Most Translated Book After The Bible- Wikipedia by Gombs(op): 11:53am On Jan 03, 2016 |
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| Christianity Etc › Re: Rhapsody Of Realities: World's Most Translated Book After The Bible- Wikipedia by Gombs(op): 11:35am On Jan 03, 2016*. Modified: 11:52am On Jan 03, 2016 |
vooks:1. Guinness is not king 2. Who went to them? It's like you like joking around. 3. Guess what your 'king' has on record as the world's most translated book?.. Yeah... The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho has a Guiness world Record for the most translated book (by a living author) in the world. It has been translated into [size=18pt]80[/size] different languages... Most translated documents?... UDHR.. The Bible, according to your 'king' seems irrelevant...not even JW folks didn't make their book. Thanks for your time. |
| Christianity Etc › Re: Rhapsody Of Realities: World's Most Translated Book After The Bible- Wikipedia by Gombs(op): 11:30am On Jan 03, 2016 |
Annunaki:You seemed surprised! Well... Don't be. |
| Christianity Etc › Re: Rhapsody Of Realities: World's Most Translated Book After The Bible- Wikipedia by Gombs(op): 11:26am On Jan 03, 2016 |
vooks:It's OK to hate! Why not use your time to find out which other book passed the 660 mark... Until then, kindly swerve! |
| Christianity Etc › Re: Rhapsody Of Realities: World's Most Translated Book After The Bible- Wikipedia by Gombs(op): 11:03am On Jan 03, 2016 |
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